If We Hold on Together

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About If We Hold on Together

"If We Hold on Together" is the theme song to the 1988 film The Land Before Time, and is performed by Diana Ross. Played during the film's ending credits, it was released on the film's soundtrack as well as the Ross album The Force Behind the Power. The song was co-written by James Horner, Barry Mann and Will Jennings. Released as a single it reached the top 30 on the US adult contemporary chart, as well as giving Ross her biggest hit ever in Japan (No. 1) and later reaching No. 11 in the UK. "If We Hold on Together" was covered by Anndi McAfee and Aria Curzon, the voices of Cera and Ducky in The Land Before Time series since the fifth film, for The Land Before Time: Sing-Along Songs in 1997. Jordin Sparks, a winner of American Idol season six, performed this song during Diana Ross night. 


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1997
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(will jennings/stephen allen davis)

Everytime I feel how life goes by
I recall the scenes that never die
One fine day
One fine night
You loving me
On and on and on
We took our love as far as love can go
You've given me the best years of my life

When I play my memories again
I feel all the pleasure and the pain
Love can hurt
Love can heal
Oh, how we hurt and healed ourselves again
We took our souls as far as souls can go
You've given me the best years of my life
You've given me the best years of my life

Bring on the storm
We'll see it through
We'll take it all
All life can do
Right to the end
We'll say let's begin

You've given me the best years of my life
I wanna thank you
I wanna thank you
You've given me the best years of my life
I wanna thank you
For the best years of my life

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Diana Ross

Diana Ross is a Grammy Lifetime Award Winning entertainer and actress. She was born on March 26, 1944 to Fred and Ernestine Ross. Her birth name was Diane Ernestine Earle Ross. She is known for being the lead vocalist of the Supremes, who were Motown’a best selling act during the 1960’s and is one of the greatest girl groups of all time. Diana Ross is the mother of 5 children; Tracee Ellis Ross, Rhonda Ross Kendricks, Evan Ross, Ross Näess, and Chudney Ross. She has starred in many movies including Lady Sings The Blues, Mahogany, The Wiz, Double Platinum, and etc. She has 6 number ones, has made 116 singles, and has 25 studio albums. more »

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Written by: Will Jennings, James Horner

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Song Details
"If We Hold on Together" is an adult contemporary ballad sung by American recording artist Diana Ross.
Release Date
The song was released as a single on November 5, 1988.
Composers
It was written by James Horner and Will Jennings. Horner is known for his work in movie score compositions.
Movie Soundtrack
The song was prominently featured in the 1988 animated film "The Land Before Time" by Steven Spielberg and George Lucas.
Chart Success
"If We Hold on Together" topped the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart for two weeks in 1989.
Global Success
The song also became a top-ten hit in Japan, achieving the number one spot on Oricon's singles chart.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by various artists around the world, showing its universal appeal and timeless message.
The Land Before Time Franchise
Although Diana Ross didn't return for subsequent Land Before Time films, the song continued to be used in several sequels and has essentially become the franchise's theme tune.
Lyrics Theme
The song's lyrics deliver a strong message of hope, friendship, and perseverance, which ties in with the strong moral messages presented in "The Land Before Time."
Cultural Significance
The song and its underlying message have been adopted by various international organizations as their anthem or song of choice to convey messages of unity and resilience.
Awards
Despite its commercial success and popularity, the song was not nominated for any major awards.
Concert Performances
"If We Hold on Together" has been performed by Diana Ross during numerous concerts and live events, cementing its place as one of her signature songs.

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